There’s a lot of talk going around about renewable energy sources, due to the alarming state of current environmental issues. Sources of renewable energy may very well be our ticket, as mankind, to continue enjoying our planet and all that it offers us. However, there is still a widespread lack of knowledge regarding renewable sources of energy and even examples of renewable energy sources to work with in the first place. The questions … [Read more...]

In plain English, biofuels are liquid fuels directly obtained from biomass—and that’s what sets them apart from other types of renewable sources of energy. The main types of biofuel in use today are ethanol (alcohol) and biodiesel.
Before we look at more complex aspects, which have to do with the chemistry of biofuel energy, let’s tackle the basic questions first:
What is biofuel? What’s the official definition and what is the functional … [Read more...]

Sustainability
Sustainability momentum is growing in our global community. Whether you are a student, a startup or a business owner, sustainability is the new society wave.
Yet, the definition of sustainability largely used today is surrounded by a huge misconception and does not carry the same meaning, for people coming from different backgrounds and cultures.
Traditionally, sustainability has been perceived as the ability to continue … [Read more...]

ABB has raised the upper limit for microgrid renewable-energy penetration without storage. Research by the company suggests up to 50 percent intermittent generation could be admitted to microgrids without needing storage, provided that automation systems are in place to keep the grid stable.
Traditionally, the upper limit for renewable energy penetration in microgrids without storage has been around 40 percent of total load.
ABB looked at a … [Read more...]